Rotational Occupational Therapist (Fixed Term), Band 5

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our medicine therapy team. You should have a degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy, be HCPC registered, and have experience of working in the NHS in the UK.

The post offers opportunities to supervise and appraise less experienced staff, contribute to day-to-day clinical management, and work within a multidisciplinary team at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, with weekend rota commitments

Qualifications

• Must be registered with HCPC and have NHS experience.

Responsibilities

• Progress to supervise and appraise less experienced therapists, support workers and undergraduates.
• Take on increasing day-to-day management responsibilities in the clinical area in the absence of more senior staff.
• Work within a dynamic, multidisciplinary therapy team and provide professional support as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Motivation

Driving licence

Education

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Job description

The post holder will have no budget or managerial responsibilities. They will be expected to progress to supervise and appraise less experienced therapists, support workers and undergraduates, with the support of the team leader.

There will also be progression to taking on increasing responsibility for the day to day management of the clinical area, in the absence of more senior staff.

The post holder is supervised by a named therapist, although they may not be present at all times.

Clinical and professional supervision is in the form of regular clinical reasoning sessions, observed practice, peer review and formal training. Access to advice and support from specialist therapists isavailable as required

We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic therapy team within medicine. You should have a degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy, be registered with HCPC and experience of working in the NHS in the UK. The successful applicant will join our experienced integrated therapy team, working alongside occupational therapists, physiotherapists and the wider multidisciplinary team. We are looking for an individual who is motivated, enthusiastic and flexible in their approach to work. The ability to work well with all members of the multi- disciplinary team is essential. You will need to have excellent communication skills, be able to work as part of a team and be able to motivate patients.

You work will be based at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and you will be required to contribute to the therapy weekend working rota. Being able to drive to support with access and Home visits is desirable.

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust operates hospitals on our two main sites in

Cheltenham and Gloucester, and we're one of the largest NHS trusts in the country.

Our workforce of almost 9,000 staff provide high quality emergency, elective and specialist care across a range of clinical areas